A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4176941 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178870 epoch_slot_no: 10070 block_no: 4176764 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2020-05-18 05:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7de61d2a22f29c119d15cd4ed77d6f9a2579786e53768696953a89ca1726bc78Block Operator
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